South side of Chicago is the sh*t when it comes to cheap eats. On the corner of Ashland and 46th., "Supermercado La Internacional" is the Back of Yards neighborhood represent for their working-class tacos! Yes, head all the way to the back. There's a taqueria and all tacos are made-to-order. By the way, this place is BUSY, but Rosa J. and hubby were able to spot two (2) stool seats by the cashier. Most patrons speak fluently Spanish, so was my Italian hubby. There's no shyness if you want good food. The cashier and cooks were friendly and helpful regardless what language you choose to communicate. Hubby and I consumed four (4) carne asada, one (1) lengua, one (1) pollo, two (2) orders of horchata. The total was $18.60. Since the cost of living in the city of Chicago has elevated drastically due to that never-ending increase of tax, dinner for two (2) under $20 is considered reasonable. These tacos were amazing! The portion of well-seasoned meat was abundant in each taco. Based on other Yelp reviews, they recommended "dine-in" instead of "carry-out," for a significant difference with the amount of meat. While I couldn't scientifically validate this hypothesis, I "eye-balled" some of the to-go orders and concluded that some Yelpers' observations leading to formulate such hypothetical statement could speculatively be true. Their free parking lot is quite tight and cramped, so hubby opted for paid street parking on 46th. If you want to "cheat," make sure that the meter guys are enjoying their tacos while you're doing the same. Run out the door and pretend that you're moving your vehicle whenever they are done eating. Really though, just pay four (4) quarters for a 30-minute parking. "With great tacos comes great honesty." read more

Supermercado La Internacional - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I saw someone review them on IG and decided to try them because they are not too far from the house. These tacos are packed with juicy meat. Their service is fast and you can be in and out in 10 minutes. It's a good spot. read more

This is a local supermarket with some awesome tacos for $2.60 each. You can watch them prepare the meats by grilling or boiling them and cooking the tortillas on the grill. I enjoyed the salsa and limon along with the generous flavoring of cilantro and onions on the tacos. I tried the carnitas, barbacoa, and carne asada tacos. I would definitely recommend this local joint to a friend who wants to taste some comfort Mexican food. The atmosphere is lively, and the soft corn tortillas with salivating freshly cooked meat oozing with juices coming dripping down your hands is an experience to have. I washed it all down with a ice cold lime Jarritos. I suggest 3-4 tacos for the average hungry college student looking to fulfill their taco fix. The only downside is the limited space. But it is a perfect venue for a party of two. read more

Supermercado La Internacional - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place amazing services fast the restaurant is clean highly recommend very good food and cheap

Great taco joint in Back of the Yards... it's in the back of the grocery store! First off, it's always busy so expect a line.. also expect dummies in line that simply don't know how to order tacos; yes it's true. Just so were clear all they do is TACOS.. absolutely nothing else so don't expect burritos & tortas/ TACOS ONLY! Watch The Taqueros load up the flat top with double corn tortillas and get to work/ it's definitely something to see. The carne asada tacos are the star of the show and they do them authentic with finely diced onion & cilantro; stuffed with steak and piping hot! Tacos are served with lime wedges and they have great salsa verde as well as a rojo. The Al Pastor is also outstanding.. probably the best I've had and I think better than the steak; you be the judge. Small seating area around the kitchen & don't forget to ask for a jalapeno pepper with your order! Prices average/ Talk later read more

the time online say they open at 8am and and another car was waiting to be let in, she said she 8:30, so we waited til 8:30am, the lights came on in the restaurant but no one let us in. she called , they let the phone ring , I called and they just let it ring. if you want taco early morning don't let the open mark excite you. read more

Loved their tacos! Went here with a friend, staff was really nice. Just a quick place to grab some food. Coming from a person that hates corn shells, I had no problem with their tacos. Steak was well seasoned as well, I will be back! read more

Supermercado La Internacional - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super great tacos in a thriving supermarket. There is side parking lot and you enter through the alley. Enter in the front door and you immediately see the deli and meat counters as well as the chicharonnes / carnitas for sale by the pound. Taco stand is in the back for $2.60/taco for most flavors (carnitas, chicharonnes, pollo, Barbacoa, carne asada) or $4/each for the lengua (pricy but very tender)! The tacos were very meaty for the price and 3-4 each will fill up someone with a big appetite. They come fully dressed with onions and cilantro, I got 2x barbaocoa, 2x carnitas, 2x carne asada, 1x lengua for $19 and change for two hungry people. The Barbacoa was our favorite , it was so flavorful and tender and juicy! Every two tacos come with a red and green salsa cup, which tastes freshly blended- the salsa verde is mild and the red salsa is extremely spicy in the best way possible! Skip the carnitas, it wasn't that flavorful sadly. Kind of bland. The lengua was nice and tender but a bit pricey IMO. The carne asada was nice and crispy but not as tender as I hoped. It was filled with a lot of meat though and still very good. I will be back for the horchata and more tacos! There was a line even though it was a 3 pm on a Friday but the line moves fast, there is a lady taking ur order while you wait in line and then she gives you a ticket with your order to take to the counter. They take both cash and card, and the ladies speak Spanish automatically but switch to English if you're non native like me. read more

Supermercado La Internacional - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

How I've stumbled here? I left my credit card at Whiner Brewing on Saturday and stumbled across this corner the next day. You wouldn't have noticed that a taco place existed. That's because it's hidden away on the back of a small Mexican grocery store. It was packed on a Sunday. I wasn't in a rush and was driving back to St. Louis. The horchata on the menu really caught my eye, and I have no regrets there. I ordered a carne asada and carnitas tacos with a horchata. The flavors on the meat really hit the spot for me. Once you get your tacos, you're going to be either crapped on the corner of a table because the seating is limited. It's more of a place where you order, sit, eat, and go. I'm very glad to stumble upon it and willing to come back if I'm every around that part of the city. read more

4 star review for just the carne asada tacos - these were very filling and delicious at $2.60 each (tax included)! They come with green and red salsa, both are spicy - I prefer the green one as the red one as more of a smokey flavor. Horchata was pretty good ($1.50) and wasn't super sweet. Barbacoa tacos were just ok, probably will not get those again. Not much flavor. Can be a bit of a wait for your taco around dinner time (~10min) but they come out super fresh and hot! read more

Stopped on Monday and had two tacos - a lengua and a pollo. The lengua did not have much flavor and I didn't like how it was cubed (prefer it sliced) and fell out of the tortillas. The pollo was much tastier but, did not have much meat for the price. I noted that for a lunch hour there were only 2 diners. read more

The original Pacos tacos If you like any of the other Paco's tacos, then you will love this one. It is the best Paco's and the original. Huge tacos, mmmm carnitas, asada and chile rellenos, all really good. It is located inside inside on the back of a small grocery store, but don't let that stop you. Or the long lines On the weekend (it is always crowded on the weekends). I used to work around here many years ago and I would always take them to go, and on the way out I would get an avocado (they have some good avocados in here). They are fast and nice. Can't wait to go back read more

Barbacoa TacosCarnitas TacosAl Pastor Tacos I'm visiting Chicago and I taste a Mexico there... read more

Supermercado La Internacional - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have to admit I was hesitant at first about coming here for authentic taco's due to the sketchy areas near this place. There were a fairly large parking lot for shopping here but the area was not lit so I decided to street park. The only lines I saw was the people buying groceries and no lines for taco's yet possibly due to the time we went which was a little past normal dinner times (after 7pm). I ordered a trio of beef tacos to try, they gave me a ticket and I sat down. 10 minute and they called my number which was in Spanish and since I was the only person without any food - they assumed right. Have to admit, each taco had a generous portion of meat and was actually pretty good, so good I had to order another trio. Each taco was $2.60 and lime was $.25. Highly recommend this place. read more

EXCELLENT tacos, no matter the type they are great. Fast and efficient service and located in a small shop so you can grab a few things for later on the way out. Located right outside of the stockyards. Great lunch stop. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious . The tacos are so good and made to order. If you call in you must order 5 tacos. Not sure why. The beef and steak are cooked to perfection. read more

Amazing tacos. I love living in the neighborhood because of this spot. The wait for tacos is not long, their Chiles toreados are perfect and they do not skimp on meat. I made tostadas out of one barbacoa taco! Even though the horchata kinda tastes like the Klass bag mix, I don't mind! read more

Supermercado La Internacional - One asada and one barbacoa tacos featuring some lime and a Chile toreado - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great tacos might be the best around but the prices are getting out of control 4.25 a taco plus tax that includes chicken n ground beef tacos! read more

The tacos here is still tasty. The staff still works hard. But my issue is the prices are constantly going up. $3.25 for a taco? Again the tacos are good but I'm not sure they're that good. I'm glad this place opened back up after the pandemic, and maybe they're compensating for the time they were closed but honestly if the prices stay the same or increase anymore they are going to lose some customers. read more

The Tacos are delicious, but with these beef prices, you gotta be rich to buy a pair of tacos. $5 per taco in the hood. no thanks, I rather go to Taco Bell lol read more

Best tacos....period! Nothing left to discuss. Look at the menu. Do you see anything other than tacos? I rest my case

Yummy! Tacos are well packed with meat. Service at the counter is friendly and fast. Good quality meat and horchata is mildly sweet. Limited seating. We took our purchase to go! read more

I love their tacos!!!!I also love that the restaurant is located in the back of a grocery store. Everyone is always nice when I come buy from here, and the food is seasoned and cooked to perfection. It's also super inexpensive, and they are not skimpy with the meat. I love this place, for real. read more

Supermercado La Internacional - I love their tacos, you can't get any authentic than this. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my favorite taco place across the board. Best tacos ever. My favorite taco is Rajas con Queso. Sadly, they dont open late but when I'm able to go it's always a treat! read more

Very fast service, food is good for the price and timeliness. Would come again and recommend. This is strictly just a taco menu. read more

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The tacos are literally to die for! Whether you're hungry, or hungover this is the place to be. You HAVE to get the green chicharron , carnita , and the steak! My ultimate best and favorite spot. Hidden gem. read more

"The best tacos are from Pacos Tacos. They're at the back of this grocery store. You can enter the parking lot through the alley" he said. "Sure...and they're open late at night and I need to carry alot of cash and go alone in the dark right....uh...a taco place named pacos tacos...sure" I said. Half the stuff my Mexican coworker says is crap. I decided to venture out there since yelp has confirmed this. They're are damn good tacos. A few embarrassing notes: I said I want three polo...Poyo? Chicken...uh ya...then they called a number twice...third time in english...oh crap...that was number. I was the only asian guy. Looked down at my phone. Didn't want anyone to judge me. Lol. Get the carna asada, carnitas n pollo...no one gets the chicken tho...according to my coworker. read more

This is one of my favorite taco spots.. They have a taco tray also in case you're having company and dont wana cook! They are pretty quick with the orders as well!!! read more

First time here. Very good menu and pricing and very good carne asada (steak) tacos! One of my fav spots. Must try! read more

Supermercado La Internacional - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is corner store in the back of the yards hood with a taco area in the back. People come from all over the city to this place. You'll usually find a line but they work quickly. Tacos are a nice size and prices are not bad either. They have a variety of options. I personally like the Asada tacos & pollo adobado. If you love s give this place a try. read more

What else can be said that hasn't been said already...the tacos here rock.. and you get alot of meat in the tacos... The only thing is that precisely because they are soo filling you may need to unbutton your pants..after you are done eating... so if you are in some type of diet... this is probably not in any approved food list..but it is ooohh soo good!!! This would fall under your "cheat meal" These tacos are the real thing....no lettuce...cheese on...them Its a restaurant inside a supermarket but I think the bulk of their business is from the restaurant..There is also not alot of seating and this place gets filled really quickly so that is the only reason for the minus one star because if you are like me and going with kids..they only have stools ..so its a bit tricky with small children but the food is phenomenal.. p.s The taqueros are waaay nicer than the females that help out at the cash register...and they are quick considering they get many orders both for dining in and take-out. read more

BEST CARNE ASADA IN THE MIDWEST Look no further for for your steak tacos. Every time I am there the whole place is packed and the place is filled with locals who aren't speaking English. The carne asada tacos are perfection. Double corn tortilla, steak packed with a ton of flavor, cilantro, and onions. Don't waste your time by asking for cheese, tomato, and lettuce. They don't have it. The salsas (red and green) were also equally flavorful and perfectly spiced. The pricing has gone up over the years, but I believe it's well worth it. read more

Absolutely disappointed with this place, I grew up around here and couldn't believe what they were doing ...I asked for Two tacos of carne asada (skirt steak)and got taco meat instead. First of all this place was known for the tacos de carne asada ( skirt steak) but I watched them take TACO MEAT out of a pot, already cut into small pieces and place it in a foil tray on top of the griddle to reheat and serve it to the people..If you are going to charge people $2.75 a taco of carne asada and serve stinky ass taco meat instead and hope nobody notices .. You don't respect your loyal customers..#someofusknowthedifference Never going back ,fucking terrible!! Only reason they get one star is because I couldn't post my review without placing a star. They were lucky to get one by default.... read more

my new favorite Taqueria. I come here at least once a week. I've tried every taco on the menu and my favorite is the asada and carnitas. love that they give you the fixings (lime and sauce) if you eat inside. love watching the taqueros work their magic!!!! this place is legendary in chicago as i've asked a lot of people where they get their tacos from. most of them say this spot don't miss out. read more

I've been coming here since the 80s. The tacos are the best in the Southside and suburbs. I drive from Elgin to here specifically to get tacos when I have that need for some great asada tacos. read more

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Best Asada tacos in Chicago period! Not much to be said as the food speaks for itself. The dine in area is a bit small and crammed, however I would suggest its best to just carryout. They make sure you get your $$'s worth as the Tacos are bigger than average. Don't let the establishment fool you, you won't be disappointed. read more

Lady at the register in the restaurant section gave other customers free extra tortillas but charged me extra tortillas at 2/$1

Wowwwww. These tacos are absolutely incredible. They're stuffed to the max, ridiculously cheap, come out super fast, and are cooked to order. I find myself reminiscing over these and am so eager to come back. On top of that, the grocery has a nice selection at very reasonable prices. The produce, though limited, is of surprisingly good quality for such a small store. Lots of other Mexican specialty ingredients to be found as well! read more

If you blink you would miss out on the best taco stand on the south side it is a small taco stand located in the back of a supermarket which makes this place very special 7 to 9 different types of meat even chile relleno everything is fresh because the tacos here never last, always a line but its quick and friendly service I don't no how many of my friends like tacos but this place is worth the trip. read more

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The last couple of times I've been here the tacos have not been as good as they used to be. Too fatty now. Hope they fix this.